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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.41 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.41 and 132.73 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.41 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.41 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.41 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 74,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,914.14/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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