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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.73 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.73 and 156.28 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.73 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.73 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.73 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 88,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,099.72/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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