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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.28 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.28 and 142.11 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.28 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.28 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.28 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 77,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,063.14/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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