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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 565.10 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 565.10 and 102.86 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 565.10 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/565.10 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 565.10 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 58,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122.85/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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