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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.31 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.31 and 142.51 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.31 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.31 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.31 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 79,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,849.07/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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