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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.10, 861.13 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.10, 861.13 and 141.26 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.10 : 861.13 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.10/861.13 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.10x = 861.13 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.10x = 121,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639.09/574.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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