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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.60 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.60 and 147.01 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.60 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.60 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.60 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 83,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,295.87/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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