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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.62 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.62 and 156.36 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.62 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.62 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.62 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 88,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,127.62/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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