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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 564.38 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 564.38 and 132.73 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 564.38 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/564.38 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 564.38 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 74,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909.08/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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