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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 565.86 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 565.86 and 133.84 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 565.86 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/565.86 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 565.86 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 75,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,734.70/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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