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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 862.76 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 862.76 and 142.31 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 862.76 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/862.76 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 862.76 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 122,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,781.89/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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