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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 563.67 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 563.67 and 141.56 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 563.67 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/563.67 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 563.67 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 79,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793.13/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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