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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 563.15 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 563.15 and 202.50 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 563.15 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/563.15 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 563.15 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 114,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.38/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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