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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 563.80 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 563.80 and 115.86 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 563.80 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/563.80 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 563.80 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 65,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321.87/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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