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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.74 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.74 and 142.40 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.74 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.74 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.74 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 74,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,295.78/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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