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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 559.90 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 559.90 and 142.48 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 559.90 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/559.90 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 559.90 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 79,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,774.55/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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