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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 560.57 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 560.57 and 142.68 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 560.57 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/560.57 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 560.57 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 79,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,981.17/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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