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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.55, 861.83 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.55, 861.83 and 141.71 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.55 : 861.83 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.55/861.83 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.55x = 861.83 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.55x = 122,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,127.60/574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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