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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 566.03 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 566.03 and 146.19 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 566.03 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/566.03 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 566.03 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 82,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747.93/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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