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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.65 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.65 and 142.70 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.65 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.65 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.65 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 76,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,862.66/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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