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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 505.79 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 505.79 and 142.14 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 505.79 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/505.79 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 505.79 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 71,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,893.35/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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