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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 563.30 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 563.30 and 202.06 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 563.30 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/563.30 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 563.30 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 113,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,819.49/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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