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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.15 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.15 and 132.60 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.15 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.15 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.15 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 74,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,806.29/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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