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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 566.76 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 566.76 and 146.76 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 566.76 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/566.76 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 566.76 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 83,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,177.70/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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