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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.12 and 141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.12 and 141.25 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.12 = 141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.12 = 141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.12 × 141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 116,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,971.95/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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