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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 565.78 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 565.78 and 133.82 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 565.78 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/565.78 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 565.78 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 75,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712.68/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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