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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.27 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.27 and 101.62 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.27 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.27 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.27 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 57,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,236.17/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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