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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.02, 564.04 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.02, 564.04 and 132.49 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.02 : 564.04 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.02/564.04 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.02x = 564.04 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.02x = 74,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,729.66/376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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