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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 604.03 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 604.03 and 142.65 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 604.03 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/604.03 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 604.03 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 86,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,164.88/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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