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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 564.64 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 564.64 and 132.89 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 564.64 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/564.64 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 564.64 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 75,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,031.85/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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