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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 561.98 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 561.98 and 131.18 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 561.98 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/561.98 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 561.98 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 73,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,720.54/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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