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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 565.08 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 565.08 and 133.30 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 565.08 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/565.08 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 565.08 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 75,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,325.16/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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