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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 521.27 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 521.27 and 142.12 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 521.27 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/521.27 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 521.27 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 74,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,082.89/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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