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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 563.91 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 563.91 and 132.46 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 563.91 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/563.91 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 563.91 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 74,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,693.61/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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