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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 562.02 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 562.02 and 131.11 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 562.02 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/562.02 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 562.02 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 73,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,686.44/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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