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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 863.07 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 863.07 and 142.53 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 863.07 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/863.07 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 863.07 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 123,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,013.37/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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