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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 539.08 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 539.08 and 142.90 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 539.08 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/539.08 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 539.08 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 77,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.53/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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