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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.65, 861.97 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.65, 861.97 and 141.81 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.65 : 861.97 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.65/861.97 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.65x = 861.97 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.65x = 122,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,235.97/574.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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