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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.03, 563.64 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.03, 563.64 and 132.42 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.03 : 563.64 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.03/563.64 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.03x = 563.64 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.03x = 74,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,637.21/376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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