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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 564.67 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 564.67 and 133.07 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 564.67 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/564.67 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 564.67 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 75,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,137.48/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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