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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 566.84 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 566.84 and 131.12 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 566.84 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/566.84 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 566.84 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 74,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.06/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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