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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 560.03 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 560.03 and 142.32 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 560.03 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/560.03 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 560.03 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 79,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702.76/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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