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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 563.89 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 563.89 and 115.91 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 563.89 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/563.89 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 563.89 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 65,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357.80/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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