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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 538.77 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 538.77 and 142.76 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 538.77 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/538.77 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 538.77 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 76,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,914.81/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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