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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 563.72 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 563.72 and 201.95 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 563.72 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/563.72 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 563.72 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 113,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,839.43/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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