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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.32 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.32 and 102.96 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.32 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.32 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.32 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 58,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205.35/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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