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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 564.13 and 145.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 564.13 and 145.00 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 564.13 = 145.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/564.13 = 145.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 564.13 × 145.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 81,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,799.74/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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