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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.03 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.03 and 142.61 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.03 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.03 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.03 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 77,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,441.51/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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