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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.48 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.48 and 132.76 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.48 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.48 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.48 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 74,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,940.36/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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