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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.11, 565.72 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.11, 565.72 and 133.57 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.11 : 565.72 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.11/565.72 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.11x = 565.72 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.11x = 75,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564.90/377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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