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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.66 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.66 and 142.08 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.66 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.66 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.66 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 76,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,390.73/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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