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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 565.37 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 565.37 and 102.99 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 565.37 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/565.37 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 565.37 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 58,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,224.89/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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