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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 565.23 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 565.23 and 133.44 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 565.23 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/565.23 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 565.23 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 75,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,424.29/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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