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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.50 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.50 and 132.96 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.50 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.50 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.50 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 75,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,055.92/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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