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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.40 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.40 and 102.42 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.40 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.40 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.40 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 57,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804.24/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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