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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.21, 861.31 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.21, 861.31 and 141.36 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.21 : 861.31 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.21/861.31 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.21x = 861.31 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.21x = 121,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,755.78/574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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