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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 566.11 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 566.11 and 133.84 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 566.11 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/566.11 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 566.11 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 75,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,768.62/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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