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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.23 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.23 and 133.35 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.23 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.23 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.23 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 75,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,373.42/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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