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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.84 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.84 and 145.41 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.84 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.84 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.84 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 82,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,130.56/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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