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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 563.39 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 563.39 and 144.65 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 563.39 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/563.39 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 563.39 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 81,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,490.82/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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