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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 538.62 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 538.62 and 142.66 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 538.62 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/538.62 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 538.62 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 76,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838.18/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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