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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 565.86 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 565.86 and 130.38 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 565.86 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/565.86 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 565.86 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 73,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.00/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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