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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.18 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.18 and 142.14 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.18 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.18 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.18 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 77,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,065.47/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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