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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 562.88 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 562.88 and 147.25 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 562.88 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/562.88 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 562.88 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 82,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,884.08/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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