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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 561.08 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 561.08 and 142.92 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 561.08 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/561.08 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 561.08 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 80,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,189.91/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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