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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 564.69 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 564.69 and 133.01 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 564.69 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/564.69 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 564.69 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 75,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,109.42/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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