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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 563.74 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 563.74 and 101.91 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 563.74 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/563.74 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 563.74 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 57,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449.79/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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