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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 564.50 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 564.50 and 132.85 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 564.50 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/564.50 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 564.50 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 74,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,993.83/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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