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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 565.55 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 565.55 and 133.56 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 565.55 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/565.55 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 565.55 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 75,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.86/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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