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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.53, 561.56 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.53, 561.56 and 131.08 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 561.56 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/561.56 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 561.56 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 73,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,609.28/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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