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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 562.99 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 562.99 and 144.29 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 562.99 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/562.99 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 562.99 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 81,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,233.83/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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