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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.10 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.10 and 144.36 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.10 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.10 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.10 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 81,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,289.12/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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