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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 566.08 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 566.08 and 133.98 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 566.08 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/566.08 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 566.08 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 75,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,843.06/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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