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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.17, 565.76 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.17, 565.76 and 133.70 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.17 : 565.76 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.17/565.76 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.17x = 565.76 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.17x = 75,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,638.61/377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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