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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.37 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.37 and 101.65 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.37 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.37 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.37 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 57,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265.15/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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