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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 506.45 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 506.45 and 142.49 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 506.45 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/506.45 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 506.45 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 72,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,165.68/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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