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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 506.31 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 506.31 and 142.59 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 506.31 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/506.31 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 506.31 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 72,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,194.74/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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