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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.38 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.38 and 134.13 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.38 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.38 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.38 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 75,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,965.72/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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