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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.86 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.86 and 143.02 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.86 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.86 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.86 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 80,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,926.47/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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