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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 565.18 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 565.18 and 133.31 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 565.18 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/565.18 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 565.18 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 75,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,345.23/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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