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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 566.18 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 566.18 and 133.88 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 566.18 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/566.18 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 566.18 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 75,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,796.68/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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