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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 566.63 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 566.63 and 134.31 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 566.63 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/566.63 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 566.63 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 76,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,104.08/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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