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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 562.30 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 562.30 and 201.38 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 562.30 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/562.30 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 562.30 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 113,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,235.52/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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