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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 566.37 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 566.37 and 134.10 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 566.37 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/566.37 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 566.37 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 75,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950.22/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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