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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 561.06 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 561.06 and 143.08 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 561.06 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/561.06 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 561.06 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 80,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,276.11/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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