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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.01, 565.55 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.01, 565.55 and 133.48 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.01 : 565.55 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.01/565.55 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.01x = 565.55 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.01x = 75,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,488.53/377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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