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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.83, 563.78 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.83, 563.78 and 144.92 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.83 : 563.78 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.83/563.78 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.83x = 563.78 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.83x = 81,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,700.54/375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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