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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.01 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.01 and 119.51 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.01 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.01 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.01 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 67,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404.24/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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