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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.62 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.62 and 145.83 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.62 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.62 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.62 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 82,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,484.36/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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