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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 862.79 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 862.79 and 142.34 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 862.79 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/862.79 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 862.79 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 122,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,813.60/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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