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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 565.96 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 565.96 and 133.77 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 565.96 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/565.96 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 565.96 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 75,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.99/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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