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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 563.56 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 563.56 and 144.56 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 563.56 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/563.56 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 563.56 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 81,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468.23/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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