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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.80 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.80 and 131.09 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.80 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.80 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.80 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 73,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642.90/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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