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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.41, 561.49 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.41, 561.49 and 143.29 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.41 : 561.49 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.41/561.49 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.41x = 561.49 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.41x = 80,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,455.90/374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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