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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.61, 561.92 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.61, 561.92 and 131.08 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.61 : 561.92 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.61/561.92 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.61x = 561.92 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.61x = 73,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,656.47/374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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