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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 565.33 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 565.33 and 102.97 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 565.33 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/565.33 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 565.33 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 58,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213.86/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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