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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.85 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.85 and 131.02 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.85 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.85 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.85 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 73,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,611.85/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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