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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 561.87 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 561.87 and 131.17 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 561.87 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/561.87 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 561.87 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 73,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,700.49/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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