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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.36 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.36 and 142.79 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.36 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.36 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.36 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 72,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,299.90/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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