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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 566.93 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 566.93 and 146.94 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 566.93 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/566.93 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 566.93 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 83,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303.96/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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