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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.96 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.96 and 159.50 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.96 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.96 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.96 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 89,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,950.82/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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