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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.28 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.28 and 143.17 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.28 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.28 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.28 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 80,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356.96/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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