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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.29 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.29 and 132.09 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.29 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.29 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.29 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 74,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,404.98/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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