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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 566.69 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 566.69 and 131.10 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 566.69 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/566.69 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 566.69 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 74,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291.26/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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