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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.40 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.40 and 146.55 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.40 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.40 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.40 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 83,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005.92/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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