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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 563.15 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 563.15 and 132.13 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 563.15 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/563.15 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 563.15 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 74,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410.04/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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