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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 563.27 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 563.27 and 156.08 is: 234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 563.27 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/563.27 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 563.27 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 87,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,913.52/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.16

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