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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.94 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.94 and 134.51 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.94 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.94 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.94 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 76,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,259.10/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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