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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.75 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.75 and 143.49 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.75 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.75 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.75 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 80,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,605.51/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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