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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 566.29 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 566.29 and 146.54 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 566.29 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/566.29 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 566.29 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 82,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,985.74/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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