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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 564.06 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 564.06 and 145.05 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 564.06 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/564.06 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 564.06 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 81,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,816.90/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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