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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 563.09 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 563.09 and 118.88 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 563.09 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/563.09 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 563.09 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 66,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.62/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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