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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.42, 501.81 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.42, 501.81 and 142 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.42 : 501.81 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.42/501.81 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.42x = 501.81 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.42x = 71,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,257.02/334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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