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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 562.39 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 562.39 and 101.00 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 562.39 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/562.39 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 562.39 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 56,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,799.95/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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