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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 861.56 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 861.56 and 141.54 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 861.56 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/861.56 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 861.56 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 121,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,945.20/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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