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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 521.92 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 521.92 and 142.59 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 521.92 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/521.92 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 521.92 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 74,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,420.57/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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