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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.83 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.83 and 130.39 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.83 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.83 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.83 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 73,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,780.85/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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