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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 564.79 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 564.79 and 145.54 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 564.79 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/564.79 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 564.79 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 82,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199.54/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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