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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.80 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.80 and 204 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.80 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.80 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.80 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 114,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,811.20/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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