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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 565.73 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 565.73 and 103.27 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 565.73 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/565.73 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 565.73 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 58,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420.11/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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