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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.94 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.94 and 104.02 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.94 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.94 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.94 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 58,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,971.19/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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