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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 564.50 and 102.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 564.50 and 102.42 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 564.50 = 102.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/564.50 = 102.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 564.50 × 102.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 57,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,816.53/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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