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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.90, 565.37 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.90, 565.37 and 145.75 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.90 : 565.37 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.90/565.37 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.90x = 565.37 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.90x = 82,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,402.68/376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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