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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.15 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.15 and 146.39 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.15 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.15 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.15 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 82,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,876.23/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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