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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 566.48 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 566.48 and 134.04 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 566.48 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/566.48 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 566.48 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 75,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930.98/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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