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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 564.17 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 564.17 and 132.65 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 564.17 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/564.17 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 564.17 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 74,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835.78/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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