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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 562.93 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 562.93 and 144.08 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 562.93 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/562.93 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 562.93 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 81,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,106.95/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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