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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.39, 561.61 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.39, 561.61 and 143.23 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.39 : 561.61 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.39/561.61 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.39x = 561.61 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.39x = 80,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.40/374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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