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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.90 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.90 and 144.92 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.90 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.90 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.90 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 81,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,720.39/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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