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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.99, 566.91 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.99, 566.91 and 134.49 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.99 : 566.91 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.99/566.91 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.99x = 566.91 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.99x = 76,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,243.73/377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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