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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.11, 566.66 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.11, 566.66 and 146.79 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.11 : 566.66 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.11/566.66 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.11x = 566.66 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.11x = 83,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,180.39/378.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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