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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 565.47 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 565.47 and 133.50 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 565.47 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/565.47 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 565.47 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 75,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490.25/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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