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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 563.64 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 563.64 and 119.26 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 563.64 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/563.64 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 563.64 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 67,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,219.71/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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