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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.99 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.99 and 142.85 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.99 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.99 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.99 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 72,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,423.52/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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