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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.88 and 142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.88 and 142.87 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.88 = 142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.88 = 142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.88 × 142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 72,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.95/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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