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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 562.15 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 562.15 and 143.62 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 562.15 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/562.15 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 562.15 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 80,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,735.98/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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