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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 562.74 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 562.74 and 132.06 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 562.74 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/562.74 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 562.74 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 74,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,312.63/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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