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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.78 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.78 and 133.74 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.78 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.78 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.78 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 75,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,667.42/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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