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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 564.38 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 564.38 and 132.72 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 564.38 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/564.38 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 564.38 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 74,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,904.51/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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