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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 538.74 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 538.74 and 142.65 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 538.74 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/538.74 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 538.74 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 76,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,851.26/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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