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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 564.44 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 564.44 and 102.38 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 564.44 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/564.44 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 564.44 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 57,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,787.37/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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