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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 559.66 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 559.66 and 142.16 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 559.66 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/559.66 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 559.66 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 79,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558.38/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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