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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 565.02 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 565.02 and 157.38 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 565.02 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/565.02 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 565.02 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 88,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,922.85/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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