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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 565.94 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 565.94 and 146.36 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 565.94 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/565.94 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 565.94 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 82,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832.76/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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