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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 563.73 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 563.73 and 141.60 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 563.73 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/563.73 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 563.73 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 79,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,824.17/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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