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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 563.48 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 563.48 and 132.18 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 563.48 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/563.48 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 563.48 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 74,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,480.79/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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