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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 564.63 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 564.63 and 145.23 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 564.63 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/564.63 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 564.63 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 82,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001.21/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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