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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.56 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.56 and 142.66 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.56 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.56 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.56 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 79,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,969.49/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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