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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.01, 560.99 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.01, 560.99 and 143.01 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.01 : 560.99 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.01/560.99 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.01x = 560.99 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.01x = 80,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,224.73/374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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