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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 560.19 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 560.19 and 142.51 is: 213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 560.19 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/560.19 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 560.19 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 79,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832.68/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.63

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