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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.91 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.91 and 134.52 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.91 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.91 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.91 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 76,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260.73/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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