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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.41, 861.61 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.41, 861.61 and 141.57 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.41 : 861.61 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.41/861.61 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.41x = 861.61 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.41x = 121,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,978.13/574.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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