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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 559.49 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 559.49 and 142.08 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 559.49 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/559.49 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 559.49 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 79,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,489.54/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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