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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 564.30 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 564.30 and 138.75 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 564.30 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/564.30 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 564.30 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 78,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,296.63/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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