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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 564.37 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 564.37 and 132.91 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 564.37 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/564.37 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 564.37 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 75,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,008.67/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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