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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.88, 829.25 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.88, 829.25 and 142.02 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.88 : 829.25 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.88/829.25 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.88x = 829.25 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.88x = 117,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,769.37/552.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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