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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.22 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.22 and 129.34 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.22 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.22 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.22 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 72,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,974.97/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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