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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 561.03 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 561.03 and 142.86 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 561.03 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/561.03 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 561.03 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 80,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150.31/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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