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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 862.99 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 862.99 and 142.47 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 862.99 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/862.99 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 862.99 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 122,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,950.19/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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