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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 563.66 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 563.66 and 132.26 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 563.66 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/563.66 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 563.66 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 74,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,549.67/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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