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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 565.23 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 565.23 and 133.36 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 565.23 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/565.23 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 565.23 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 75,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,377.66/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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