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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 563.92 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 563.92 and 132.52 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 563.92 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/563.92 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 563.92 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 74,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,730.68/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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