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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 565.09 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 565.09 and 133.26 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 565.09 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/565.09 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 565.09 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 75,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,303.89/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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