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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 828.30 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 828.30 and 141.37 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 828.30 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/828.30 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 828.30 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 117,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,095.74/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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