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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 521.65 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 521.65 and 142.55 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 521.65 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/521.65 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 521.65 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 74,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,361.21/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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