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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.69, 502.56 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.69, 502.56 and 142.45 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 502.56 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/502.56 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 502.56 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 71,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,587.16/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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