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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 564.72 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 564.72 and 133.03 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 564.72 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/564.72 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 564.72 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 75,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.79/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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