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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.84 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.84 and 133 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.84 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.84 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.84 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 75,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123.72/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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