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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 565.95 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 565.95 and 133.78 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 565.95 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/565.95 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 565.95 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 75,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.79/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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