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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.25 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.25 and 145.07 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.25 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.25 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.25 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 81,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,855.75/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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