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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 565.79 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 565.79 and 146.21 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 565.79 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/565.79 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 565.79 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 82,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720.60/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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