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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.36 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.36 and 133.48 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.36 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.36 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.36 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 75,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,464.25/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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