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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.08 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.08 and 132.51 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.08 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.08 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.08 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 74,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745.58/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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