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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.69, 603.99 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.69, 603.99 and 142.62 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.69 : 603.99 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.69/603.99 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.69x = 603.99 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.69x = 86,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,141.05/402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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