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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.33 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.33 and 144.63 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.33 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.33 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.33 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 81,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.10/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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