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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 565.03 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 565.03 and 133.21 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 565.03 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/565.03 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 565.03 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 75,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,265.90/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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