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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 565.22 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 565.22 and 120.25 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 565.22 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/565.22 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 565.22 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 67,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,967.71/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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