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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 565.98 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 565.98 and 133.80 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 565.98 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/565.98 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 565.98 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 75,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,728.12/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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