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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 563.99 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 563.99 and 145.07 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 563.99 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/563.99 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 563.99 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 81,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,817.30/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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