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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 566.60 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 566.60 and 134.26 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 566.60 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/566.60 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 566.60 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 76,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,069.63/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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