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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 556.82 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 556.82 and 143 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 556.82 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/556.82 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 556.82 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 79,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,625.26/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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