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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 542.65 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 542.65 and 142.45 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 542.65 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/542.65 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 542.65 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 77,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300.49/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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