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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.41, 566.02 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.41, 566.02 and 146.22 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.41 : 566.02 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.41/566.02 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.41x = 566.02 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.41x = 82,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,763.44/377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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