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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 565.89 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 565.89 and 133.95 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 565.89 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/565.89 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 565.89 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 75,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802.59/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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