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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 565.32 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 565.32 and 133.35 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 565.32 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/565.32 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 565.32 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 75,385.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,385.42/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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