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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.86, 567.01 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.86, 567.01 and 146.85 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.86 : 567.01 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.86/567.01 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.86x = 567.01 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.86x = 83,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,268.47/377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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