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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.52 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.52 and 143.21 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.52 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.52 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.52 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 80,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,416.86/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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