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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 604.23 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 604.23 and 142.74 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 604.23 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/604.23 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 604.23 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 86,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247.79/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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