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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.69, 604.07 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.69, 604.07 and 142.71 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.69 : 604.07 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.69/604.07 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.69x = 604.07 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.69x = 86,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.12/402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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