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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 563.84 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 563.84 and 132.41 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 563.84 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/563.84 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 563.84 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 74,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,659.30/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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