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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 561.16 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 561.16 and 143.09 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 561.16 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/561.16 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 561.16 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 80,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,297.43/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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