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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 566.11 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 566.11 and 133.93 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 566.11 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/566.11 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 566.11 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 75,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817.86/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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