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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 560.12 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 560.12 and 142.16 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 560.12 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/560.12 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 560.12 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 79,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623.15/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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