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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 564.64 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 564.64 and 132.96 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 564.64 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/564.64 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 564.64 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 75,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,074.53/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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