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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.87 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.87 and 103.99 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.87 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.87 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.87 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 58,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948.81/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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