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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 564.53 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 564.53 and 145.22 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 564.53 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/564.53 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 564.53 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 81,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,977.50/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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