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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 560.58 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 560.58 and 142.59 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 560.58 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/560.58 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 560.58 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 79,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,933.10/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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