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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.63, 565.14 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.63, 565.14 and 133.21 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.63 : 565.14 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.63/565.14 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.63x = 565.14 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.63x = 75,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,282.30/376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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