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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.77 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.77 and 142.44 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.77 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.77 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.77 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 77,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,312.16/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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