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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 537.28 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 537.28 and 142 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 537.28 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/537.28 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 537.28 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 76,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,293.76/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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