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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 566.34 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 566.34 and 134.10 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 566.34 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/566.34 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 566.34 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 75,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,946.19/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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