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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.08 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.08 and 132.57 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.08 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.08 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.08 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 74,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779.42/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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