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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.92 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.92 and 133.81 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.92 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.92 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.92 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 75,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,725.76/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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