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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 566.11 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 566.11 and 130.64 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 566.11 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/566.11 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 566.11 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 73,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,955.58/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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