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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 565.57 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 565.57 and 146.14 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 565.57 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/565.57 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 565.57 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 82,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650.35/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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