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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 563.97 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 563.97 and 144.84 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 563.97 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/563.97 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 563.97 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 81,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,685.96/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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