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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.78, 565.24 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.78, 565.24 and 133.46 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.78 : 565.24 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.78/565.24 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.78x = 565.24 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.78x = 75,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,436.93/376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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