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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.07, 566.69 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.07, 566.69 and 146.89 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.07 : 566.69 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.07/566.69 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.07x = 566.69 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.07x = 83,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,240.04/378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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