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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.97, 565.53 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.97, 565.53 and 133.50 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.97 : 565.53 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.97/565.53 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.97x = 565.53 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.97x = 75,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,499.88/376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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