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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 563.84 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 563.84 and 144.66 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 563.84 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/563.84 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 563.84 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 81,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562.96/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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