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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.70, 566.35 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.70, 566.35 and 134.19 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.70 : 566.35 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.70/566.35 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.70x = 566.35 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.70x = 75,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998.51/377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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