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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.02 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.02 and 144.98 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.02 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.02 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.02 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 81,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.39/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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