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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.12 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.12 and 142.38 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.12 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.12 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.12 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 79,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749.17/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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