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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 564.26 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 564.26 and 129.43 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 564.26 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/564.26 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 564.26 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 73,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032.22/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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