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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 563.40 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 563.40 and 144.44 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 563.40 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/563.40 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 563.40 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 81,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,374.68/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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