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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 564.82 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 564.82 and 129.80 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 564.82 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/564.82 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 564.82 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 73,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.64/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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