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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.67 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.67 and 142 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.67 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.67 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.67 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 76,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,349.14/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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