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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376, 564.09 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376, 564.09 and 132.73 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376 : 564.09 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376/564.09 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376x = 564.09 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376x = 74,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,871.67/376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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