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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 565.42 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 565.42 and 133.56 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 565.42 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/565.42 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 565.42 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 75,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,517.50/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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