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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.79, 863.70 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.79, 863.70 and 142.94 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.79 : 863.70 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.79/863.70 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.79x = 863.70 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.79x = 123,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,455.12/575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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