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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 563.99 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 563.99 and 132.58 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 563.99 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/563.99 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 563.99 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 74,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,770.97/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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