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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.59, 561.53 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.59, 561.53 and 131.05 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.59 : 561.53 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.59/561.53 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.59x = 561.53 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.59x = 73,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587.85/374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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