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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 564.10 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 564.10 and 132.56 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 564.10 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/564.10 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 564.10 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 74,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,776.43/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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