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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.01 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.01 and 144.40 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.01 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.01 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.01 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 81,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298.56/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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