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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.77, 863.66 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.77, 863.66 and 142.92 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.77 : 863.66 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.77/863.66 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.77x = 863.66 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.77x = 123,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433.57/575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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