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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.81 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.81 and 131.01 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.81 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.81 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.81 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 73,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.07/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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