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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.39 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.39 and 146.44 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.39 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.39 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.39 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 82,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938.59/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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