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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.44, 828.65 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.44, 828.65 and 141.57 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.44 : 828.65 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.44/828.65 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.44x = 828.65 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.44x = 117,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,311.27/552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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