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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.93, 566.93 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.93, 566.93 and 147.02 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.93 : 566.93 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.93/566.93 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.93x = 566.93 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.93x = 83,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,347.21/377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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