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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.97 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.97 and 143.09 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.97 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.97 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.97 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 80,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,984.65/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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