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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 566.19 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 566.19 and 133.92 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 566.19 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/566.19 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 566.19 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 75,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,824.16/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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