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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 567.07 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 567.07 and 146.95 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 567.07 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/567.07 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 567.07 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 83,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.15/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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