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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.51, 564.83 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.51, 564.83 and 157.13 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.51 : 564.83 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.51/564.83 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.51x = 564.83 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.51x = 88,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749.64/376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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