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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.92 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.92 and 144.03 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.92 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.92 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.92 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 81,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078.94/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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