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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.29 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.29 and 132.81 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.29 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.29 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.29 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 74,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943.35/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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