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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 563.57 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 563.57 and 144.71 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 563.57 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/563.57 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 563.57 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 81,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,553.49/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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