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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 562.61 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 562.61 and 143.87 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 562.61 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/562.61 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 562.61 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 80,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,939.17/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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