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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 561 and 142.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 561 and 142.99 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 561 = 142.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/561 = 142.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 561 × 142.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 80,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217.39/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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