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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 563.88 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 563.88 and 156.63 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 563.88 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/563.88 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 563.88 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 88,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.92/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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