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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 564.02 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 564.02 and 144.86 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 564.02 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/564.02 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 564.02 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 81,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,703.94/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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