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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.36 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.36 and 130.82 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.36 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.36 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.36 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 74,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087.73/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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