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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 561.09 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 561.09 and 143.04 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 561.09 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/561.09 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 561.09 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 80,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,258.31/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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