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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 566.49 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 566.49 and 146.64 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 566.49 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/566.49 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 566.49 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 83,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070.09/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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