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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.93 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.93 and 142.26 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.93 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.93 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.93 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 76,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,525.92/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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