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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.51 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.51 and 146.52 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.51 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.51 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.51 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 83,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,004.31/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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