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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.70, 563.67 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.70, 563.67 and 144.66 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.70 : 563.67 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.70/563.67 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.70x = 563.67 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.70x = 81,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,540.50/375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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