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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.93 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.93 and 104.05 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.93 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.93 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.93 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 58,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987.13/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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