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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.64 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.64 and 119.28 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.64 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.64 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.64 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 67,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230.98/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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