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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 563.21 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 563.21 and 101.59 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 563.21 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/563.21 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 563.21 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 57,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,216.00/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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