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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.75, 566.63 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.75, 566.63 and 134.27 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.75 : 566.63 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.75/566.63 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.75x = 566.63 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.75x = 76,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,081.90/377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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