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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.57, 560.43 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.57, 560.43 and 142.53 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.57 : 560.43 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.57/560.43 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.57x = 560.43 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.57x = 79,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,874.57/373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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