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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 564.57 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 564.57 and 129.69 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 564.57 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/564.57 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 564.57 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 73,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,219.08/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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