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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.79 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.79 and 142.72 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.79 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.79 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.79 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 74,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,469.87/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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