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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 566.18 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 566.18 and 146.39 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 566.18 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/566.18 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 566.18 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 82,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,883.09/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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