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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 563.95 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 563.95 and 144.89 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 563.95 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/563.95 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 563.95 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 81,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,709.38/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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