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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 563.96 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 563.96 and 132.59 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 563.96 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/563.96 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 563.96 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 74,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,774.03/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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