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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.84, 565.27 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.84, 565.27 and 133.33 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.84 : 565.27 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.84/565.27 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.84x = 565.27 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.84x = 75,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,363.96/376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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