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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.26 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.26 and 142.66 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.26 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.26 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.26 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 72,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,223.05/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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