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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.16, 564.33 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.16, 564.33 and 129.36 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.16 : 564.33 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.16/564.33 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.16x = 564.33 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.16x = 73,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001.73/376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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