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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 565.89 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 565.89 and 133.75 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 565.89 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/565.89 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 565.89 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 75,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,687.99/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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