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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 564.18 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 564.18 and 132.47 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 564.18 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/564.18 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 564.18 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 74,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,734.10/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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