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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.01, 565.61 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.01, 565.61 and 145.91 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.01 : 565.61 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.01/565.61 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.01x = 565.61 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.01x = 82,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,524.60/377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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