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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 564.80 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 564.80 and 145.76 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 564.80 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/564.80 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 564.80 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 82,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,325.25/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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