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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 565.51 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 565.51 and 133.57 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 565.51 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/565.51 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 565.51 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 75,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,535.17/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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