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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 564.14 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 564.14 and 144.93 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 564.14 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/564.14 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 564.14 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 81,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,760.81/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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