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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.84, 565.26 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.84, 565.26 and 133.30 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.84 : 565.26 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.84/565.26 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.84x = 565.26 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.84x = 75,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,349.16/376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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