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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.61 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.61 and 142.57 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.61 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.61 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.61 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 79,926.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,926.17/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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