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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.12 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.12 and 132.64 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.12 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.12 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.12 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 74,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824.88/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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