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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 560.09 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 560.09 and 142.46 is: 213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 560.09 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/560.09 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 560.09 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 79,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,790.42/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.57

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