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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.76 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.76 and 157.87 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.76 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.76 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.76 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 89,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,315.20/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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