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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 564.40 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 564.40 and 133.08 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 564.40 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/564.40 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 564.40 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 75,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,110.35/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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