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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.56 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.56 and 132.99 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.56 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.56 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.56 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 75,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080.83/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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