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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.72 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.72 and 121.25 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.72 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.72 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.72 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 68,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714.80/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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