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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.58 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.58 and 133.57 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.58 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.58 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.58 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 75,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,544.52/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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