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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 563.71 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 563.71 and 132.47 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 563.71 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/563.71 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 563.71 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 74,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674.00/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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