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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 861.24 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 861.24 and 141.32 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 861.24 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/861.24 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 861.24 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 121,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,710.44/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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