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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.27, 542.04 and 142.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.27, 542.04 and 142.00 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.27 : 542.04 = 142.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.27/542.04 = 142.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.27x = 542.04 × 142.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.27x = 76,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971.64/361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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