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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552, 828.04 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552, 828.04 and 141.15 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552 : 828.04 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552/828.04 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552x = 828.04 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552x = 116,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,877.85/552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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