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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.19, 562.88 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.19, 562.88 and 201.78 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.19 : 562.88 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.19/562.88 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.19x = 562.88 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.19x = 113,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,576.92/375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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