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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.61, 603.97 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.61, 603.97 and 142.56 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.61 : 603.97 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.61/603.97 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.61x = 603.97 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.61x = 86,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,101.25/402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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