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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 563.15 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 563.15 and 101.55 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 563.15 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/563.15 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 563.15 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 57,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,190.25/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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