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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.14 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.14 and 202.92 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.14 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.14 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.14 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 114,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,475.29/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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