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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 566.21 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 566.21 and 133.98 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 566.21 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/566.21 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 566.21 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 75,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,860.15/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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