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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 565.86 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 565.86 and 133.70 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 565.86 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/565.86 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 565.86 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 75,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,655.48/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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