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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 502.67 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 502.67 and 142.61 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 502.67 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/502.67 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 502.67 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 71,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.54/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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