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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 564.45 and 133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 564.45 and 133.11 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 564.45 = 133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/564.45 = 133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 564.45 × 133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 75,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133.94/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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