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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.44 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.44 and 202.15 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.44 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.44 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.44 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 113,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,899.40/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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