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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 564.39 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 564.39 and 122.66 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 564.39 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/564.39 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 564.39 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 69,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,230.89/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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