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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 521.45 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 521.45 and 142.09 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 521.45 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/521.45 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 521.45 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 74,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,090.95/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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