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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.34 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.34 and 132.74 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.34 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.34 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.34 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 74,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,910.49/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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