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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 564.97 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 564.97 and 145.52 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 564.97 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/564.97 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 564.97 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 82,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,214.43/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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