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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 560.88 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 560.88 and 142.86 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 560.88 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/560.88 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 560.88 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 80,127.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127.32/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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