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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 559.52 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 559.52 and 142.06 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 559.52 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/559.52 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 559.52 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 79,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,484.37/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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