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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.37 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.37 and 142.63 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.37 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.37 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.37 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 79,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,926.81/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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