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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.83 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.83 and 146.82 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.83 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.83 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.83 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 83,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221.98/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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