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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 563.36 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 563.36 and 132.24 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 563.36 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/563.36 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 563.36 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 74,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499.06/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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