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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 564.78 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 564.78 and 133.10 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 564.78 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/564.78 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 564.78 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 75,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,172.22/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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