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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.51, 561.66 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.51, 561.66 and 143.31 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.51 : 561.66 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.51/561.66 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.51x = 561.66 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.51x = 80,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,491.49/374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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