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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.05, 564.08 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.05, 564.08 and 132.53 is: 198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.05 : 564.08 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.05/564.08 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.05x = 564.08 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.05x = 74,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.04/376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.79

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