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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 564.93 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 564.93 and 145.58 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 564.93 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/564.93 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 564.93 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 82,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,242.51/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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