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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 563.26 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 563.26 and 119 is: 178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 563.26 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/563.26 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 563.26 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 67,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,027.94/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.50

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