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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 563.58 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 563.58 and 132.30 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 563.58 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/563.58 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 563.58 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 74,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561.63/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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