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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.26 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.26 and 144.98 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.26 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.26 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.26 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 81,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,806.41/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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