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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 829.49 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 829.49 and 142.16 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 829.49 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/829.49 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 829.49 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 117,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,920.30/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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