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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 563.25 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 563.25 and 101.57 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 563.25 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/563.25 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 563.25 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 57,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.30/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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