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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 566.53 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 566.53 and 146.66 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 566.53 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/566.53 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 566.53 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 83,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,087.29/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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