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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 562.64 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 562.64 and 143.95 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 562.64 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/562.64 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 562.64 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 80,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,990.44/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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