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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 563.36 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 563.36 and 132.05 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 563.36 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/563.36 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 563.36 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 74,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.27/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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