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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 556.70 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 556.70 and 143.08 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 556.70 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/556.70 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 556.70 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 79,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652.64/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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