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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 562.92 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 562.92 and 201.64 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 562.92 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/562.92 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 562.92 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 113,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,505.78/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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