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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.78, 566.60 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.78, 566.60 and 103.89 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.78 : 566.60 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.78/566.60 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.78x = 566.60 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.78x = 58,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,864.33/377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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