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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.54 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.54 and 132.15 is: 198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.54 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.54 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.54 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 74,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,471.81/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.26

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