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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.24 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.24 and 133.94 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.24 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.24 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.24 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 75,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,842.19/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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