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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 564.74 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 564.74 and 102.60 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 564.74 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/564.74 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 564.74 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 57,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941.81/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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