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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.66, 861.98 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.66, 861.98 and 141.81 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.66 : 861.98 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.66/861.98 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.66x = 861.98 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.66x = 122,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237.38/574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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