Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.78, 568.01 and 144.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378.78, 568.01 and 144.48 is: 216.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.78 : 568.01 = 144.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.78/568.01 = 144.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.78x = 568.01 × 144.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.78x = 82,063.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,063.24/378.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216.65
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