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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.48, 561.50 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.48, 561.50 and 143.29 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.48 : 561.50 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.48/561.50 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.48x = 561.50 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.48x = 80,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457.34/374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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