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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.54 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.54 and 145.94 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.54 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.54 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.54 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 82,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,535.96/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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