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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.15, 564.48 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.15, 564.48 and 132.69 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.15 : 564.48 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.15/564.48 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.15x = 564.48 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.15x = 74,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,900.85/376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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