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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.39 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.39 and 132.79 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.39 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.39 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.39 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 74,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941.86/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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