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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 564.38 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 564.38 and 132.70 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 564.38 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/564.38 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 564.38 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 74,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,889.74/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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