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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 501.72 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 501.72 and 142.06 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 501.72 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/501.72 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 501.72 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 71,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,274.34/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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