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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 565.10 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 565.10 and 133.21 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 565.10 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/565.10 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 565.10 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 75,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,274.15/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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