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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.95 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.95 and 131.15 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.95 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.95 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.95 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 73,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,696.28/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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