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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 566.75 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 566.75 and 146.75 is: 220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 566.75 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/566.75 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 566.75 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 83,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,168.10/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.07

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