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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 561.83 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 561.83 and 143.61 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 561.83 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/561.83 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 561.83 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 80,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684.41/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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