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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.86, 566.94 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.86, 566.94 and 134.56 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.86 : 566.94 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.86/566.94 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.86x = 566.94 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.86x = 76,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,287.45/377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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