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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 565.77 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 565.77 and 133.67 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 565.77 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/565.77 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 565.77 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 75,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,626.48/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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