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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 542.48 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 542.48 and 142.16 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 542.48 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/542.48 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 542.48 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 77,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,120.67/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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