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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.31, 559.97 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.31, 559.97 and 142.26 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.31 : 559.97 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.31/559.97 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.31x = 559.97 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.31x = 79,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,660.62/373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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