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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.79 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.79 and 142.67 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.79 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.79 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.79 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 74,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,441.17/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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