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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 562.42 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 562.42 and 143.80 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 562.42 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/562.42 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 562.42 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 80,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,876.00/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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