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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.10 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.10 and 202.02 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.10 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.10 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.10 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 113,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,757.46/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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