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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 562.53 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 562.53 and 143.85 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 562.53 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/562.53 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 562.53 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 80,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,922.59/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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