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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.25 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.25 and 144.54 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.25 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.25 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.25 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 81,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,412.16/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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