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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.63 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.63 and 133.63 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.63 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.63 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.63 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 75,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582.31/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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