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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 566.76 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 566.76 and 131.09 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 566.76 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/566.76 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 566.76 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 74,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.99/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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