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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.62, 562.04 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.62, 562.04 and 131.14 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.62 : 562.04 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.62/562.04 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.62x = 562.04 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.62x = 73,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705.93/374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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