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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.45 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.45 and 130.90 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.45 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.45 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.45 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 74,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148.31/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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