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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.54, 564.81 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.54, 564.81 and 133.01 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.54 : 564.81 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.54/564.81 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.54x = 564.81 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.54x = 75,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125.38/376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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