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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.91, 862.38 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.91, 862.38 and 142.06 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.91 : 862.38 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.91/862.38 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.91x = 862.38 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.91x = 122,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,509.70/574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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