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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 562.01 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 562.01 and 131.15 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 562.01 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/562.01 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 562.01 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 73,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,708.36/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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