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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 563.25 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 563.25 and 159.19 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 563.25 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/563.25 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 563.25 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 89,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,663.77/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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