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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 506.87 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 506.87 and 142.86 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 506.87 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/506.87 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 506.87 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 72,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,411.45/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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