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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.59 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.59 and 142.59 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.59 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.59 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.59 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 74,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,373.52/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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