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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.01 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.01 and 132.54 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.01 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.01 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.01 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 74,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.18/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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