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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 565.83 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 565.83 and 133.79 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 565.83 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/565.83 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 565.83 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 75,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702.40/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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