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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 563.36 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 563.36 and 132.16 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 563.36 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/563.36 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 563.36 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 74,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453.66/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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