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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.80 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.80 and 142.78 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.80 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.80 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.80 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 76,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,929.86/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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