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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 563.12 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 563.12 and 101.51 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 563.12 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/563.12 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 563.12 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 57,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.12/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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