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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 562.39 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 562.39 and 143.76 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 562.39 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/562.39 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 562.39 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 80,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848.58/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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