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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.77 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.77 and 146.11 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.77 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.77 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.77 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 82,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,663.79/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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