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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.94, 563.99 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.94, 563.99 and 132.47 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.94 : 563.99 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.94/563.99 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.94x = 563.99 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.94x = 74,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708.27/375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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