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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 565.14 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 565.14 and 133.24 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 565.14 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/565.14 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 565.14 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 75,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299.25/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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