Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 559.13 and 144.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372.75, 559.13 and 144.75 is: 217.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372.75 : 559.13 = 144.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372.75/559.13 = 144.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372.75x = 559.13 × 144.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372.75x = 80,933.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,933.34/372.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217.13
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