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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 603.51 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 603.51 and 142.31 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 603.51 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/603.51 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 603.51 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 85,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,882.49/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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