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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 526.68 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 526.68 and 142.92 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 526.68 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/526.68 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 526.68 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 75,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273.11/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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