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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.30, 566.04 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.30, 566.04 and 133.82 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.30 : 566.04 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.30/566.04 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.30x = 566.04 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.30x = 75,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,747.47/377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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