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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.98 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.98 and 133.16 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.98 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.98 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.98 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 75,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,229.25/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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