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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 562.98 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 562.98 and 101.38 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 562.98 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/562.98 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 562.98 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 57,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.91/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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