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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.33 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.33 and 146.51 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.33 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.33 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.33 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 82,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,971.57/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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