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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.84 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.84 and 134.37 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.84 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.84 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.84 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 76,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,166.29/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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