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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 564.34 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 564.34 and 132.83 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 564.34 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/564.34 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 564.34 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 74,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961.28/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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