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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.14 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.14 and 142.64 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.14 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.14 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.14 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 86,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,174.53/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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