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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.19, 562.31 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.19, 562.31 and 158.47 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.19 : 562.31 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.19/562.31 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.19x = 562.31 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.19x = 89,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,108.47/375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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