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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 506.46 and 142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 506.46 and 142.49 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 506.46 = 142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/506.46 = 142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 506.46 × 142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 72,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,165.49/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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