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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.82 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.82 and 146.03 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.82 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.82 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.82 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 82,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,626.69/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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