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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 564.08 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 564.08 and 144.88 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 564.08 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/564.08 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 564.08 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 81,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723.55/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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