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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 561.84 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 561.84 and 143.49 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 561.84 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/561.84 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 561.84 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 80,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,618.42/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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