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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 563.03 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 563.03 and 101.46 is: 152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 563.03 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/563.03 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 563.03 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 57,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125.02/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.20

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