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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 563.88 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 563.88 and 132.48 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 563.88 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/563.88 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 563.88 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 74,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702.82/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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