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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.59, 603.90 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.59, 603.90 and 142.58 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.59 : 603.90 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.59/603.90 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.59x = 603.90 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.59x = 86,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105.57/402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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