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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 563.39 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 563.39 and 159.29 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 563.39 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/563.39 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 563.39 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 89,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,742.39/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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