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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.55 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.55 and 134.06 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.55 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.55 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.55 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 75,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,948.86/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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