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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.05, 560.71 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.05, 560.71 and 142.88 is: 214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.05 : 560.71 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.05/560.71 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.05x = 560.71 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.05x = 80,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,111.62/374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.17

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