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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.04 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.04 and 142.46 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.04 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.04 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.04 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 76,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,649.18/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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