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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.01 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.01 and 142.26 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.01 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.01 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.01 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 79,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,667.02/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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