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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.31, 562.87 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.31, 562.87 and 101.40 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.31 : 562.87 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.31/562.87 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.31x = 562.87 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.31x = 57,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.49/375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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