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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 542.15 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 542.15 and 142.43 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 542.15 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/542.15 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 542.15 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 77,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,216.07/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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