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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 562.83 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 562.83 and 158.82 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 562.83 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/562.83 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 562.83 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 89,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,388.66/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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