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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 561.22 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 561.22 and 143.11 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 561.22 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/561.22 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 561.22 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 80,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,316.54/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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