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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 561 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 561 and 146 is: 219

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 561 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/561 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 561 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 81,906
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219

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