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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 565.16 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 565.16 and 203.30 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 565.16 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/565.16 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 565.16 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 114,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,896.12/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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