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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 567.05 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 567.05 and 146.86 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 567.05 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/567.05 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 567.05 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 83,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274.81/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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