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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 566.65 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 566.65 and 134.41 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 566.65 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/566.65 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 566.65 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 76,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162.48/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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