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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.95, 604.49 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.95, 604.49 and 142.86 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.95 : 604.49 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.95/604.49 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.95x = 604.49 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.95x = 86,359.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,359.40/402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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