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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.98, 829.44 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.98, 829.44 and 142.12 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.98 : 829.44 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.98/829.44 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.98x = 829.44 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.98x = 117,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,880.01/552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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