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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 565.54 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 565.54 and 133.58 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 565.54 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/565.54 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 565.54 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 75,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,544.83/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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