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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 564.89 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 564.89 and 145.36 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 564.89 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/564.89 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 564.89 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 82,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,111.36/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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