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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 861.66 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 861.66 and 141.62 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 861.66 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/861.66 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 861.66 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 122,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,028.29/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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