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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 563.92 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 563.92 and 132.48 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 563.92 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/563.92 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 563.92 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 74,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,708.12/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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