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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.85, 566.82 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.85, 566.82 and 134.45 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.85 : 566.82 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.85/566.82 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.85x = 566.82 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.85x = 76,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,206.11/377.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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