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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 562.09 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 562.09 and 131.16 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 562.09 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/562.09 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 562.09 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 73,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,723.72/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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