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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.19 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.19 and 146.58 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.19 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.19 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.19 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 82,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.13/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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