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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 537.98 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 537.98 and 142.07 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 537.98 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/537.98 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 537.98 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 76,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,427.42/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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