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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.73 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.73 and 142.62 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.73 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.73 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.73 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 79,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,971.31/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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