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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 522.02 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 522.02 and 142.53 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 522.02 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/522.02 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 522.02 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 74,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,402.80/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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