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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 560.76 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 560.76 and 142.85 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 560.76 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/560.76 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 560.76 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 80,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,104.57/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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