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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 563.58 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 563.58 and 202.25 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 563.58 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/563.58 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 563.58 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 113,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,981.24/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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