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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 567.30 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 567.30 and 140.75 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 567.30 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/567.30 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 567.30 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 79,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,847.48/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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