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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 555.24 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 555.24 and 142 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 555.24 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/555.24 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 555.24 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 78,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,844.08/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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