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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 559.91 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 559.91 and 142.08 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 559.91 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/559.91 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 559.91 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 79,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,551.30/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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