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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.27 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.27 and 142.07 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.27 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.27 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.27 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 71,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,784.20/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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