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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.36 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.36 and 145.88 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.36 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.36 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.36 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 82,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473.83/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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