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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.66 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.66 and 134.21 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.66 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.66 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.66 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 76,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,051.44/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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