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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 560.90 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 560.90 and 143.06 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 560.90 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/560.90 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 560.90 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 80,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238.83/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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