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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 567.05 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 567.05 and 134.39 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 567.05 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/567.05 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 567.05 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 76,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,205.85/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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