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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 564.44 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 564.44 and 132.77 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 564.44 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/564.44 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 564.44 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 74,937.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937.21/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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