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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 563.45 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 563.45 and 202.67 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 563.45 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/563.45 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 563.45 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 114,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.33/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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