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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 566.55 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 566.55 and 146.52 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 566.55 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/566.55 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 566.55 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 83,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,010.91/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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