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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 561.63 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 561.63 and 131.11 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 561.63 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/561.63 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 561.63 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 73,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,635.31/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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