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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.54 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.54 and 134.24 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.54 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.54 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.54 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 76,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,048.83/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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