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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 565.14 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 565.14 and 102.92 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 565.14 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/565.14 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 565.14 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 58,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164.21/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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