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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.76 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.76 and 159.30 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.76 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.76 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.76 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 89,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,806.97/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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