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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.02 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.02 and 146.40 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.02 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.02 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.02 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 82,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.33/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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