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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.85 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.85 and 134.49 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.85 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.85 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.85 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 76,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233.60/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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