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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.79, 566.79 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.79, 566.79 and 134.33 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.79 : 566.79 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.79/566.79 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.79x = 566.79 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.79x = 76,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,134.07/377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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