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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.10 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.10 and 142.76 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.10 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.10 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.10 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 86,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.32/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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