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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.47 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.47 and 142.58 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.47 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.47 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.47 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 79,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.97/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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