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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 563.49 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 563.49 and 144.64 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 563.49 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/563.49 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 563.49 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 81,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.19/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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