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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 563.45 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 563.45 and 204.75 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 563.45 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/563.45 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 563.45 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 115,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,365.36/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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