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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.05 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.05 and 129.28 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.05 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.05 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.05 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 72,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920.38/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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