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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 564.13 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 564.13 and 132.63 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 564.13 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/564.13 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 564.13 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 74,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818.61/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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