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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 542.92 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 542.92 and 142.64 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 542.92 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/542.92 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 542.92 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 77,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,442.29/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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