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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 563.49 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 563.49 and 144.63 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 563.49 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/563.49 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 563.49 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 81,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,499.56/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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