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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 566.01 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 566.01 and 133.82 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 566.01 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/566.01 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 566.01 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 75,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,742.75/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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