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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 563.40 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 563.40 and 132.11 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 563.40 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/563.40 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 563.40 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 74,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,430.77/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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