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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 562.50 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 562.50 and 143.96 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 562.50 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/562.50 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 562.50 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 80,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,974.69/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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