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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.70, 563.46 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.70, 563.46 and 144.82 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.70 : 563.46 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.70/563.46 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.70x = 563.46 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.70x = 81,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,600.28/375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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