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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.13 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.13 and 133.89 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.13 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.13 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.13 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 75,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,799.15/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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