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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 561.78 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 561.78 and 143.73 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 561.78 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/561.78 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 561.78 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 80,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,744.64/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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