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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.23, 602.98 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.23, 602.98 and 142.09 is: 213.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.23 : 602.98 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.23/602.98 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.23x = 602.98 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.23x = 85,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675.57/402.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.00

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