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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.27, 561.25 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.27, 561.25 and 143.05 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.27 : 561.25 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.27/561.25 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.27x = 561.25 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.27x = 80,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,286.81/374.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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