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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.89 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.89 and 133.02 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.89 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.89 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.89 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 75,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,141.67/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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