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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 562.11 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 562.11 and 143.57 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 562.11 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/562.11 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 562.11 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 80,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702.13/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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