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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.10 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.10 and 213.12 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.10 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.10 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.10 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 120,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,007.87/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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