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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.90 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.90 and 103.42 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.90 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.90 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.90 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 58,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522.03/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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