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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.64 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.64 and 133.64 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.64 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.64 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.64 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 75,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,593.88/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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