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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.07, 861.11 and 141.23 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.07 : 861.11 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.07/861.11 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.07x = 861.11 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.07x = 121,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,613.86/574.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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