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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.67 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.67 and 142.83 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.67 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.67 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.67 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 68,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,225.78/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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