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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 861.05 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 861.05 and 141.20 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 861.05 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/861.05 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 861.05 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 121,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575.25/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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