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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.44 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.44 and 144.62 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.44 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.44 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.44 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 81,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,484.69/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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