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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 564.47 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 564.47 and 142.09 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 564.47 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/564.47 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 564.47 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 80,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,205.54/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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