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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 538.89 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 538.89 and 142.80 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 538.89 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/538.89 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 538.89 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 76,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953.49/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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