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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 501.56 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 501.56 and 142 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 501.56 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/501.56 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 501.56 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 71,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.52/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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