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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 563.67 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 563.67 and 159.38 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 563.67 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/563.67 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 563.67 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 89,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,834.91/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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