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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.30 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.30 and 142 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.30 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.30 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.30 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 76,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296.60/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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