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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 566.27 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 566.27 and 134.15 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 566.27 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/566.27 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 566.27 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 75,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,962.62/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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