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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 538.54 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 538.54 and 142.67 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 538.54 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/538.54 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 538.54 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 76,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.50/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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