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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.48 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.48 and 130.80 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.48 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.48 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.48 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 74,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,094.93/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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