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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 563.71 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 563.71 and 132.33 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 563.71 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/563.71 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 563.71 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 74,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595.08/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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