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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 828.67 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 828.67 and 141.59 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 828.67 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/828.67 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 828.67 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 117,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,326.89/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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