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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 563.20 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 563.20 and 201.83 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 563.20 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/563.20 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 563.20 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 113,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,668.09/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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