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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.28 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.28 and 129.40 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.28 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.28 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.28 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 73,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,017.83/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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