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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.06 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.06 and 146.18 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.06 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.06 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.06 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 82,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,746.65/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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