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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 564.72 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 564.72 and 145.52 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 564.72 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/564.72 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 564.72 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 82,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,178.05/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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