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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 566.40 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 566.40 and 146.51 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 566.40 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/566.40 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 566.40 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 82,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984.18/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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