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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 564.57 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 564.57 and 154.25 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 564.57 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/564.57 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 564.57 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 87,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,084.92/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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