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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.90 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.90 and 156.50 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.90 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.90 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.90 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 88,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,248.86/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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