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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.85, 563.82 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.85, 563.82 and 159.40 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.85 : 563.82 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.85/563.82 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.85x = 563.82 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.85x = 89,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,872.91/375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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