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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 565.87 and 103.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 565.87 and 103.33 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 565.87 = 103.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/565.87 = 103.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 565.87 × 103.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 58,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,468.81/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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