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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 564.53 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 564.53 and 132.90 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 564.53 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/564.53 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 564.53 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 75,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025.37/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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