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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 563.88 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 563.88 and 119.44 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 563.88 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/563.88 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 563.88 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 67,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349.83/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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