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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.01, 562.11 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.01, 562.11 and 143.82 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.01 : 562.11 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.01/562.11 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.01x = 562.11 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.01x = 80,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842.66/375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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