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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.55 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.55 and 132.27 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.55 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.55 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.55 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 74,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540.76/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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