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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 564.17 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 564.17 and 145.21 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 564.17 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/564.17 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 564.17 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 81,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,923.13/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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