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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.56 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.56 and 134.30 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.56 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.56 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.56 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 76,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,089.01/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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