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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 565.50 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 565.50 and 133.58 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 565.50 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/565.50 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 565.50 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 75,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,539.49/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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