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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 566.07 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 566.07 and 130.58 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 566.07 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/566.07 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 566.07 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 73,917.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.42/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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