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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.76 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.76 and 133.07 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.76 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.76 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.76 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 75,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,152.61/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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