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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.90 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.90 and 145.44 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.90 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.90 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.90 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 82,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,159.06/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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