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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.66 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.66 and 145.98 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.66 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.66 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.66 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 82,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,576.56/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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