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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 565.91 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 565.91 and 133.73 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 565.91 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/565.91 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 565.91 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 75,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,678.48/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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