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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 563.04 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 563.04 and 101.50 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 563.04 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/563.04 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 563.04 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 57,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.56/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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