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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 565.31 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 565.31 and 133.38 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 565.31 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/565.31 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 565.31 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 75,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,401.05/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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