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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 564.42 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 564.42 and 132.84 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 564.42 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/564.42 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 564.42 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 74,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,977.55/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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