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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.28 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.28 and 133.42 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.28 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.28 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.28 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 75,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419.66/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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