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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.10 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.10 and 101.53 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.10 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.10 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.10 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 57,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171.87/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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