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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.74 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.74 and 145 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.74 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.74 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.74 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 81,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162.30/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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