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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 565.78 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 565.78 and 146.26 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 565.78 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/565.78 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 565.78 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 82,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,750.98/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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