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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.27 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.27 and 142.74 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.27 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.27 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.27 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 77,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,546.36/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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