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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.32, 566.04 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.32, 566.04 and 133.81 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.32 : 566.04 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.32/566.04 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.32x = 566.04 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.32x = 75,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,741.81/377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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