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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 563.98 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 563.98 and 119.50 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 563.98 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/563.98 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 563.98 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 67,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,395.61/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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