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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.51 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.51 and 145.84 is: 218.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.51 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.51 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.51 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 82,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473.98/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.79

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