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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 565.07 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 565.07 and 133.31 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 565.07 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/565.07 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 565.07 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 75,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,325.99/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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