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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 560.40 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 560.40 and 142.46 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 560.40 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/560.40 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 560.40 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 79,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,831.78/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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