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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.19, 563.80 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.19, 563.80 and 159.47 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.19 : 563.80 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.19/563.80 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.19x = 563.80 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.19x = 89,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,909.19/376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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