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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.45, 561.54 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.45, 561.54 and 131.18 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.45 : 561.54 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.45/561.54 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.45x = 561.54 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.45x = 73,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,662.82/374.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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