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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 566.10 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 566.10 and 152.03 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 566.10 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/566.10 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 566.10 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 86,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,060.59/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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