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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 563.40 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 563.40 and 132.05 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 563.40 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/563.40 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 563.40 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 74,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,398.38/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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