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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 562.75 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 562.75 and 201.63 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 562.75 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/562.75 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 562.75 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 113,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,467.28/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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