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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 565.19 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 565.19 and 102.89 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 565.19 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/565.19 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 565.19 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 58,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149.57/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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