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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 565.41 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 565.41 and 142.59 is: 213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 565.41 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/565.41 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 565.41 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 80,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,621.81/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.90

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