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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 559.94 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 559.94 and 142.32 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 559.94 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/559.94 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 559.94 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 79,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,691.02/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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