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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 562.92 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 562.92 and 141.06 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 562.92 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/562.92 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 562.92 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 79,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405.50/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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