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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 566.01 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 566.01 and 130.50 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 566.01 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/566.01 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 566.01 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 73,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,864.31/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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