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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 563.64 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 563.64 and 132.28 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 563.64 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/563.64 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 563.64 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 74,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558.30/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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