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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 564.11 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 564.11 and 132.44 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 564.11 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/564.11 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 564.11 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 74,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,710.73/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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