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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 563.94 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 563.94 and 132.53 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 563.94 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/563.94 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 563.94 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 74,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,736.15/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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