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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 561.96 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 561.96 and 131.06 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 561.96 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/561.96 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 561.96 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 73,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,650.48/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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