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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.09 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.09 and 144.16 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.09 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.09 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.09 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 81,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172.93/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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