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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 561 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 561 and 142.88 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 561 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/561 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 561 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 80,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155.68/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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