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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.63 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.63 and 142.11 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.63 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.63 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.63 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 74,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,128.13/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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