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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 563.88 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 563.88 and 132.58 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 563.88 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/563.88 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 563.88 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 74,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759.21/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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