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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 566.42 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 566.42 and 143.35 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 566.42 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/566.42 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 566.42 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 81,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,193.47/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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