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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 566.15 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 566.15 and 133.80 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 566.15 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/566.15 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 566.15 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 75,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.20/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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