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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 562.91 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 562.91 and 143.96 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 562.91 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/562.91 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 562.91 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 81,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,032.99/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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