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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 561.03 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 561.03 and 143.02 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 561.03 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/561.03 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 561.03 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 80,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238.51/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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