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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 652.59 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 652.59 and 142.58 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 652.59 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/652.59 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 652.59 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 93,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.02/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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