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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.78 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.78 and 129.04 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.78 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.78 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.78 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 72,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.08/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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