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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 566.14 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 566.14 and 120.97 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 566.14 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/566.14 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 566.14 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 68,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.69/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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