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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.06, 862.58 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.06, 862.58 and 142.20 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.06 : 862.58 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.06/862.58 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.06x = 862.58 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.06x = 122,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659.23/575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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